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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Ministry organizes an Interactive Workshop with Community Radio Stations and Private Radio Stations from Southern States
Need for sustained effort to educate and engage general public about vaccine and vaccination through innovative radio programs stressed
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with UNICEF, today, hosted an interactive communication session for representatives of Community Radio Stations and Private Radio Stations for creating meaningful awareness campaigns surrounding various issues related to COVID including about adhering to COVID Appropriate Behaviour , benefits of vaccine and to dispel misinformation and myths.
The session was addressed by Shri Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, MoHFW and was attended by over 70 representatives of Community Radio Stations and Private Radio stations from the five states of southern India- Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Shri Lav Agarwal, in his key note address acknowledged the contribution of radio stations in supporting the world’s largest vaccination drive by airing educative programs for their listeners and inspiring stories of HealthCare Workers  and community participation in spreading message to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour. These efforts played a positive role in uptake of vaccination among large number of vaccine eligible population while mitigating any vaccine and vaccination rumours, he added.
He emphasized that radio stations are a critical medium in delivering COVID messages among population residing in urban as well as remote areas. He said that radio plays a constructive role through innovative and engaging programmes to address unfounded concerns of linked to vaccine hesitancy by inviting subject experts on their program.
He urged the participants to highlight community led positive initiatives and role models from the frontline workers across sectors to strengthen public trust in world’s largest adult vaccination programme. He also underlined the need to continuously remind citizens about need to strictly follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour as the second wave is still not over and that virus can come back as soon society ignores COVID safe behaviour.
He also emphasized on the importance of mental wellbeing during COVID and suggested that it is vital to address the issue on a regular basis. He further said that there are three important components of the fight against COVID - Community ownership of COVID Appropriate Behaviour, Evidence Based Reporting and Busting Myths on COVID and vaccination.
He presented a snapshot of the COVID situation in the country and highlighted the status of five states. He highlighted the various initiatives and steps being taken by the Government to strengthen the public health infrastructures.
The participants shared their experiences of innovative radio and talk shows to educate and inspire the listeners. Senior officials of the MoHFW, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and representatives from UNICEF attended the session.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers addresses the Workshop on PLI Scheme for Bulk Drug and Medical Devices
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Sadanand Gowda virtually addressed the Workshop of selected applicants under PLI Scheme for Bulk Drug and Medical Devices. CEO Niti Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, Secretary , Ms S. Aparna and senior officers of the Ministry attended the workshop.
Addressing the workshop Shri Gowda said that Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sectors will play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of a $ 5 trillion economy. He said the onset of COVID-19 has brought the world's attention to India and recognised its capabilities as a global, reliable supplier of drugs and medical devices, ready to serve at the time of need. Terming India as a major hub for Medical Devices and Diagnostics, he mentioned that it has been serving more than 200+ countries with its Pharma products. He expressed confidence that India can manufacture not only ‘Made in India’ products but also ‘Made for the World’ products.
He stressed that as the pandemic exposed the global vulnerabilities of the supply chains in the pharmaceuticals sector, the Department of Pharmaceuticals launched the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Bulk Drugs, with a financial outlay of ₹6,940 crore across 53 APIs over 6 years. He said pandemic has also brought up opportunities to become self-reliant in production of APIs and KSMs, the building blocks of pharmaceuticals.He said the PLI scheme for the pharma & medical device sector will also improve affordability and accessibility of pharma products.
He called upon companies whose projects are approved under PLI to start their production as soon as possible. The sooner production starts, the quicker India will be able to provide pharma and medical devices products to domestic & global markets at competitive rates, he added.
He expressed confidence that this workshop will unfold a plethora of opportunities, unique insights and fruitful discussion, which will enable us to chart a path forward towards growth, innovation, and success in the industry, and meet our goal of bringing Indian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices to compete in the global market.
Shri Amitabh Kant said, “The PLI scheme is expected to make Indian manufacturers globally competitive; attract investment in the areas of core competency and cutting-edge technology; ensure efficiencies; create economies of scale; enhance exports; and make India an integral part of the global supply chain.
Ministry of Textiles
National Conclave on Technical Textiles at Mumbai
Ministry of Textiles will hold National Conclave on Technical Textiles on 29th January 2019 in Mumbai. The event will also be a curtain raiser for TechnoTex 2019.The conclave will be presided over by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani.
The release of HSN codes by Government of India for technical textiles will be one of the major highlights of the conclave.
Several panel discussions will be held on subjects like administrative consolidation of technical textiles items, manufacturing possibilities and import substitution, benefits of standardization and global best practices, technical textiles codes for New India, investment opportunityin technical textiles sector and research & development in technical textiles by eminent panellists drawn from various Central Government departments, NITI Aayog, IITs and textile industry.
Technical textiles are textile material and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic and decorative characteristics. They find application not only in clothing but also in areas like agriculture, medical, infrastructure, automotive, aerospace, sports, defence and packaging.
The technical textile sector is the sunshine sector forthe textile industry and it is one of the fastest growing segments of the Indian Economy. This sector is expected to see a double digit growth in coming years and is projected to reach a market size of Rs. 2 lakh crores by 2020-21.
As per baseline survey of technical textile industry in India, there are around 2100 units manufacturing technical textiles in the country and most of them areconcentrated in Gujarat followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. India has 4-5% share in the global technical textiles market size across twelve segments.
Technical textiles constitute 12-15% of the total textile value chain in India, whereas in some of the European countries technical textiles constitute 50% of the total textiles value chain.
PIB Headquarters
Junior Engineer  / Combined Graduate Level  Examinations 2018
Staff Selection Commission will conduct paper II  of Junior Engineer  Examination 2018 on 29.12.2019 in Single Session from 02.00 pm to 04.00 pm. For Locomotor disability  with dominant writing extremity affected candidates, Examination will be held from 02.00 pm to 04.40 pm.
In Southern Region, 1007 candidates have been found qualified in Paper 1 for appearing in Paper II of the Examination.
As like above, Staff Selection Commission will also conduct Combined Graduate Level  in pen and paper mode  on 29.12.2019 in Single session from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon. For visually Handicapped / Cerebral Palsy / Locomotor Disability with dominant writing extremity affected candidates, Examination will be held from 11.00 am to 12.20 pm.
Both the above said examinations will be held at 8 centres / cities viz Kurnool, Tirupati, Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam for Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad for Telangana; Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai for Tamil Nadu.
Southern Regional Office has already provided the facility to download e-Admission Certificate from its website  from 23.12.2019. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to the phone numbers and e-mail to the mail IDs provided by the candidates in their Online application.
PROHIBITED ITEM such as Smart / Digital watches, books, Paper chits, Magazines, Electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found in the possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature liable to be cancelled and legal / criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3-5 years.
Therefore, candidates are strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue
Candidates are requested to note that they shall not be permitted to take up the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original valid identity proof having Date of Birth as enumerated in the Instructions. All the candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries / clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers  according to a press release issued by Smt. S Rajalakshmi, Dy. Secretary , Staff Selection Commission, College Road, Chennai.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet gave ex-post-facto approval on the Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  on cooperation in the field of Health
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post-facto approval on the Memorandum of Cooperation  between Department of Health & Family Welfare , Government of India and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  on cooperation in the field of Health signed in November, 2019 during the visit of Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee of BMGF to Delhi.
The Memorandum of Cooperation  covers the following areas of cooperation:-
a) To reduce maternal, neonatal and child morbidity and mortality, improve key nutrition outcomes, by improving the reach, coverage and quality of essential primary health, immunization and nutrition services.
b) To increase the basket of choice and quality for family planning methods, specially for reversible methods, and increase access amongst younger women.
c) To reduce the burden of select infectious diseases [TB, Visceral Leishmaniasis , Lymphatic Filariasis].
d) To strengthen health systems, including aspects such as budget utilization, management and skills of human resources for health, digital health, strengthening supply chains and monitoring systems.
A Program Action Committee  will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Cooperation.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Cabinet approves a Corpus to National Export Insurance Account Trust
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved contribution of Grant-in-Aid  of Rs.1,040 crore to National Export Insurance Account Trust .
The Corpus is to be utilised during three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20. An amount of Rs.440 crore has already been received for the year 2017-18. Rs.300 crore each will be given to NEIA for the years 2018-19 and 2019-20.
The Corpus would strengthen NEIA to support project exports from the country that are of strategic and national importance.
Ministry of Defence
AIR MARSHAL VIVEK RAM CHAUDHARI PVSM AVSM VM ASSUMES CHARGE AS VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 01 Jul 21. The Air Marshal was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the IAF on 29 Dec 82. The Air Officer has a flying experience of more than 3800 hrs on a wide variety of fighter and trainer aircraft, including missions flown during Op-Meghdoot and Op-Safed Sagar.
He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
During his illustrious career in the IAF, the Air Officer has commanded a frontline Fighter Sqn and a Fighter base. As an Air Vice Marshal, he has been Deputy Commandant, Air Force Academy, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations  and Assistant Chief of Air Staff . He has also held the coveted appointments of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air HQ and Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command. Prior to assuming the present appointment, he was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command.
He has succeeded Air Marshal HS Arora PVSM AVSM, who retired after more than 39 years of illustrious service on 30 Jun 21. During his tenure as VCAS, he was instrumental in ensuring prompt and optimum operational deployment of assets in proportionate response to the developing situation in Eastern Ladakh. Under his guidance, IAF also effectively contributed towards various HADR and COVID related tasks, both within India and abroad.
On the occasion, the Air Marshals were presented the ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Headquarters. They also took part in the wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial.
Prime Minister's Office
Stephen Harper, Former Prime Minister of Canada, calls on the Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, who is on a visit to India to attend the Raisina Dialogue, met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today.
The two leaders exchanged views on developments in India-Canada relations, main global trends and cooperation among democracies.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of 100% share capital of L&T Investment Management Limited by HSBC Asset Management  Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of 100% share capital of L&T Investment Management Limited  by HSBC Asset Management  Private Limited 
The proposed combination relates to acquisition of 100% equity share capital of L&T AMC by HSBC AMC from L&T Finance Holdings Limited  and its nominees. The acquisition of equity shares of the Target falls under Section 5 of the Competition Act, 2002.
HSBC AMC / Acquirer
HSBC AMC is the asset management entity for operating the day-to-day functioning of HSBC Mutual Fund schemes . It is responsible for managing investments of money pooled-in through investments in HSBC MF. HSBC AMC is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC  and belongs to the HSBC Group of companies.
L&T AMC / Target
L&T AMC is the asset management entity for operating the day-to-day functioning of L&T Mutual Fund schemes . It is responsible for managing investment of money pooled-in through investments made in L&T MF. L&T AMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Sponsor.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS has granted 1097 licences to domestic toy manufacturing units of which 1061 licences  granted to MSMEs
BIS has given concessions in marking fees to micro units, startups and women entrepreneurs
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha that, BIS has formulated the following Indian Standards on sports goods which are under consideration for issue of Quality Control Orders 
All of the above Indian Standards have been revised recently in 2022. At present, these products are under voluntary BIS Certification. There are neither any licences in operation for any of the above products nor any application pending with BIS as on date.
BIS has taken several steps to facilitate domestic manufacturers especially MSMEs. BIS has granted 1097 licences to domestic toy manufacturing units so far out of which 1061 licences  have been granted to MSMEs. BIS has given concessions in marking fees to micro units, startups and women entrepreneurs.
At the toy industry’s request, BIS had decided to allow grant of licence to micro scale units manufacturing toys, without insisting on them establishing in-house testing facility for a period of one year. Based on industry representation seeking more time citing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this relaxation has been extended up to a period of 3 years.
The Safety of Toys is under compulsory BIS certification from 1st Jan 2021 as per the Toys order 2020 issued by the Department of Promotion of Industry and the Internal Trade. Further, DPIIT, vide the Toys  Second Amendment Order, 2020 has exempted the toys manufactured and sold by artisans registered with Office of the Development Commissioner , and toys sold by Registered proprietor and Authorized user of a product registered as Geographical Indication by the Registrar of Geographical Indications, Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks , from the QCO.
Under the BIS Product Certification scheme i.e. Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS  Regulations, 2018, Licence is granted only to manufacturing units to use the Standard Mark  on the product as per the relevant Indian Standards. BIS does not grant licences to retailers.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 204.84 Cr
Over 3.91 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,37,057
17,135 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.49%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.67%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 204.84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,71,69,995 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.91 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,12,126
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2nd Dose
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1,00,91,609
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Precaution Dose
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63,71,274
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,30,975
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2nd Dose
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1,76,73,597
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Precaution Dose
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1,23,43,049
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,91,64,000
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2nd Dose
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2,81,50,990
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,12,44,472
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2nd Dose
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5,11,61,641
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,96,10,506
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2nd Dose
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50,91,40,095
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Precaution Dose
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2,57,99,669
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,37,03,142
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2nd Dose
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19,53,59,973
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Precaution Dose
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1,70,95,408
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,74,51,621
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2nd Dose
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12,20,86,594
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Precaution Dose
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3,31,39,991
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Precaution Dose
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9,47,49,391
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Total
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2,04,84,30,732
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,37,057. Active cases now constitute 0.31% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.49%. 19,823 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,34,03,610.
17,135 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,64,919 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.63 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.67% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 3.69%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for winning Bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for winning the Bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Our wrestlers make us proud. Congrats to @Phogat_Vinesh and @BajrangPunia on their Bronze medal wins at the World Wrestling Championships, Belgrade. This is special for both as Vinesh becomes the 1st Indian woman to win 2 medals on this platform and Bajrang wins his 4th medal."
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses condolences on the passing away of George Fernandes
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the passing away of Mr. George Fernandes.
The Prime Minister said, “George Sahab represented the best of India’s political leadership.
Frank and fearless, forthright and farsighted, he made a valuable contribution to our country. He was among the most effective voices for the rights of the poor and marginalised.
Saddened by his passing away.
When we think of Mr. George Fernandes, we remember most notably the fiery trade union leader who fought for justice, the leader who could humble the mightiest of politicians at the hustings, a visionary Railway Minister and a great Defence Minister who made India safe and strong.
During his long years in public life, George Sahab never deviated from his political ideology. He resisted the Emergency tooth and nail. His simplicity and humility were noteworthy. My thoughts are with his family, friends and lakhs of people grieving. May his soul rest in peace.”
Ministry of Defence
Army Doctors From AICTS, Pune Perform Critical Life Saving Surgery On New Born
Pune: 15 Sep, 2020
Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences  based in Pune is a super specialisation institute dealing with Cardio Thoracic Sciences. Recently a 14 day old boy of a serving soldier after birth was detected with slow heart rate and diagnosed with complete heart block. The baby was referred to team of specialists at AICTS for further medical and surgical management. It was found to be a rare case of complete heart block which occurs in one in 22,000 births and requires immediate surgical management if medical intervention fails. Since medical intervention could not increase the heart rate it was decided to provide mechanical stimulation to the heart by inserting a permanent pacemaker. The child was operated by the doctors at AICTS and a permanent pacemaker was implanted in the upper abdominal wall of the child which is connected to the heart through a lead positioned surgically on the surface of the heart by opening the chest wall. The child has been successfully operated and the doctors at this Army specialist Cardio Thoracic Facility deserve compliments for undertaking this difficult life saving surgery on a new born baby, who has been discharged from the hospital and is stable at home.
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